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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.14, 1,671.34 and 659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.14, 1,671.34 and 659.14 is: 909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.14 : 1,671.34 = 659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.14/1,671.34 = 659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.14x = 1,671.34 × 659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.14x = 1,101,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,647.05/1,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.60

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